Has it been so long since we've spoken? I promise, I haven't forgotten you, however, I haven't been able to find the right words to say. I have photographs, LOADS of them actually, to share, however sometimes I feel that just that just isn't enough and recently I've been at a loss for words... So here's me trying to find some:
It's December and since the summer my life has drastically changed. I'm back to French school in Paris as well as experiencing a photography business that is flourishing. Everything is more than lovely at home and Christmas time is my favorite time of year besides summer. The house smells of cinnamon and I have the urge to bake every single day. It's simply lovely. There's something about when life goes well, relationships go well and you're smiling for no reason. This is happiness. There are obviously the stresses of life but still every day, I laugh, I work, I move forward. I feel a sense of equilibrium that's very new, that I am ready to see broken at any moment (as is life), yet I savor. The months of October and November were of substantial growth and personal trial. In October I lost my grandfather, the most profound role model in my life, and still, now, am learning how to heal and how to live in his dreams for me.

They say there's a kind of silence and peace that comes with death or well with loss in general however "they" never tell you where to find it. No one ever teaches you how to put one step in front of the other after you must say goodbye to everything you looked up to for since birth. Not that I've found the trick, but I think I've finally found the path forward for me. It's all about the idea that we've not lost a spirit, but simply a body encasing it. Live and omit the happiness, joy, wisdom, compassion and morality that you so vivaciously looked up to.

I've hesitated and thought for a long time about sharing this on here however I know deep down that others must feel and have felt like this and have tried their hardest to use joy and happiness to fill this hole in your heart. I just wanted to say, that I'm right there with you. Every day putting one step in front of the other a little better than before, trying to laugh through the healing pains and live a life of love.

Hey there, gorgeous!

Welcome to the home of Katie Donnelly Photography! I'm Katie, the owner and creative behind this Paris and NYC based engagement and family portrait photography brand. I laugh loudly, I love hard, and I can eat a pound of pasta in a sitting. (Seriously, ask my husband) I love celebrating everyday moments (with champagne of course!) and documenting the weird, the funny, and the wonderful of the everyday through family portraiture. Most days I’m hanging out in Paris or NYC and making art for my KDP portrait clients, or planning the next time I cook for our friends and family. My specialty? Pasta with fresh homemade pesto sauce.

What do you think? Are you the KDP cup of coffee?(that's, cawfee to all you fellow NYers)

Oui oui, madame, I’m sure you are! The KDP family is loving, adventurous and travels the world. You take lots of photos, and road trip with your dog (He sticks his head out the window with his tongue flying in the wind doesn’t he?!). You love enjoying the simplicity life and being silly. You savor the little moments and the big ones. You’re pretty sure that your kids are growing up WAY too fast, but are also excited to see who they become. Your family is your life (they’re probably one of those big crazy families like mine) and you spend a lot of time together talking, laughing, BBQing, and just enjoying each others company.

If this sounds like you, I think we should be friends.. sorry, is it too soon? *ahem* I mean, why don’t you get in touch. Let’s make some artful family portraits for your home..

Doesn’t that beautiful family of yours deserve it?

Katie Donnelly Photography

Paris + NYC PHOTOGRAPHER

"Hey Katie!! I got the album last Thursday and I haven't even gotten a chance to write to you because I've been too busy showing it to friends and family! Thank you so much :). Saying that I loved it is an understatement. You did and amazing job on it and you're an incredible photographer! You helped me keep the memory of my trip in a beautiful way.

Xx

Rossy"

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